University of Florida

M.Sc. in Entomology-Integrated Pest Management

Gainesville, Florida

2013

Thesis: A Novel Push-Pull Method for Management of Thrips on Peppers and Tomatoes

New College of Florida

B.A. in Biological Psycology

Sarasota, Florida

2009

Thesis: Behavioral Lateralization in the Florida Manatee

Field Validation Biologist

Lee County Mosquito Control District

Fort Myers, Florida

Present - 2018

• Responsible for the care and maintence of moquito colonies.
• Perform scientific studies, collect and analyze data.

Mosquito Biologist I

Lee County Mosquito Control District

Fort Myers, Florida

2018 - 2015

• Responsible for inspection of sites for the presence of mosquito larva.
• Evalute the need for moqsuito control measures and implementing treatments.

Biological Monitor-Independent

Self-Employeed

Ochopee, Florida

2018

::: concise - Provide technical oversight over field crews conducting seismic activities within Big Cypress National Preserve. - Minimize environmental impact and protect sensitive resources. - Survey for threatened and endangered species. - Record and report data. - Consult NPS personal and crew leaders. :::

Butterfly Breeder

Butterfly Estates

Fort Myers, Florida

2016 - 2015

• Responsible for care and rearing of Florida native caterpillars.
• Provide educational presentations to attendees.
• Assist in the maintenance of plants on the conservancy grounds.

Crop Management Specialist/Entomologist

Glades Crop Care, Inc.

Lehigh Acres, Florida

2015 - 2013

::: concise - Identify agricultural arthropod pests and plant diseases for various crops throughout Southwest Florida. - Provide pesticide recommendations to growers. - Supervise and train staff. - Provide species identification of thrips. - Assist with grants. - Operate and maintain equipment. - Attend professioal conferences and education meetings. :::

Research Assistant/Graduate Student

University of Florida - North Florida Research and Education Center

Quincy, Florida

2013 - 2011

• Work in the laboratory of Dr. Joseph Funderburk. Process samples of thrips (identification and counts).
• Collect samples of thrips and other insects in the field. Manage the laboratory colony of Frankliniella occidentalis.
• Collect and analyze data. Compose manuscripts and present research via posters and oral presentations.

Tomato Research Assistant

Enza Zade Research Inc.

Myakka City, Florida

2011 - 2010

• Manage every aspect of the tomato breeding program including, but not limited to the following:

::: concise - Kept inventory of the seed vault. - Prepared seeds for shipping and sowing. - Supervised labor crews. - Recorded data. - Conducted germination experiments. - Collected pollen and made crosses. - Composed field maps. - Developed new processing protocols. - Measured and mixed chemicals for seed processing :::

Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society

Treasurer

Fort Myers, Florida

2017 - 2016

::: concise - Responsible for the financial account of the chapter, paying taxes, balancing the account and authorizing purchases. - Volunteers 40 hours per month at the native plant sale and other chapter activities. :::

Thirps Research: University of Florida, IFAS

N/A

Quincy, Florida

2014 - 2011

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Joe Funderburk
• Supervisor: Mrittunjai Srivastava
• Projects include:
• The Push Pull Method of thrips management on tomatoes.
• A Survey of Thrips in Leaf Litter, Survey of Thrips in Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usnoides).
• Effects of Mycorrhizal Fungi on Thrips.
• New Host Record for Caliothrips striatus.
• Survey of Thrips on Kudzu (Pueraria lobata).
• Various pesticide trials.

::: aside Work completed while pursing an M.Sc. of Entomology from University of Florida. :::

Manatee Research

N/A

Sarasota, Florida

2009 - 2006

• Principal Investigator: Dr. Gordon Bauer
• Supervisor: Joe Gaspard
• Projects include:
• Mantee chemical senses:Gustation and Olfaction.
• Manatee Tactogram.
• Manatee Audiogram.
• Manatee Sound Localization.

::: aside Work completed while pursing an B.A. of Biological Pyscology from New College of Florida. :::

Behavioral Lateralization in the Florida Manatee

N/A

Crystal River, Florida

2008

Florida Department of Agirculture and Consumer Services

N/A

N/A

::: concise - Limited lawn and ornamental - Public health pest control - Agricultural row crop :::

Certified Crop Advisor

American Society of Agronomy

N/A

N/A

PADI Open Water Diver

Professional Association of Diving Instructors

N/A

N/A

National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants

Graduate of the Young Leadership Program

N/A

2015 - 2014

Entomological Society of America Conference Poster Competition

Second Place Award in the Graduate Student Poster Competition

N/A

2012

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship- Academic Scholar

Full Tuition paid scholarship

N/A

2009 - 2005

New College of Florida Presidential Scholarship

Highest Scholarship offered at New College

N/A

2009 - 2005

Evaluation of a Push-Pull System for the Management of Frankliniella Species (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Tomato.

Insects, 9(4):187.

N/A

2018

Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Srivastava, M., Olson, S., and Adkins, S.

Behavioral lateralization in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris),

International Journal of Comparative Psychology. 29.

N/A

2016

Tyler-Julian, K., Chapman, K., Frances, C., and Bauer, G.B.

Biotic resistance limits the invasiveness of the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), in Florida.

Insect Science, 23: 175–182.

N/A

N/A

Funderburk, J., Frantz, G., Mellinger, C., Tyler-Julian, K. and Srivastava, M.

Seasonal Abundance of Thysanoptera Species in Tillandsia usneoides (Poales: Bromeliaceae).

Florida Entomologist. 98(4):1179-1181

N/A

2015

Demirozer, O., Tyler-Julian, K., and Funderburk, J.

Population dynamics of Frankliniella bispinosa (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and the predator Orius insidiosus (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) as influenced by flower color of Lagerstroemia (Lythraceae).

Environmental Entomology. 44(3):668-79

N/A

N/A

Funderburk, C., Funderburk, J., Tyler-Julian, K., Srivastava, M., Knox, G., Andersen, P., and Adkins, S.

Evaluation of a push-pull strategy for the management of Frankliniella bispinosa (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in bell peppers.

Environmental Entomology. 43:1364-1378

N/A

2014

Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Frantz, G., and Mellinger, C.

Megalurothrips distalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) breeding in the flowers of Kudzu in Florida.

Florida Entomologist. 97: 835-840

N/A

N/A

Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., and Mound, L.

Association of Pepper with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Influences Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) Preference and Performance.

Journal of Entomological Science. 49: 156-165.

N/A

N/A

Demirozer, O., Tyler-Julian, K., and Funderburk, J.

A stimulo-deterrent method of thrips and Tomato spotted wilt virus management in tomatoes.

IV International Symposium on Tomato Diseases 1069. 251-268

N/A

2013

Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Olson, S., Paret, M., Adkins, S., and Webster, C.

Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) integrated pest management programs for fruiting vegetables in Florida.

Pest Management Science 68: 1537-1545.

N/A

2012

Demirozer, O., Tyler-Julian, K., Funderburk, J., Leppla, N., and Reitz, S.

New host records for Caliothrips striatus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on Magnolia spp. with the description of the second instar.

Florida Entomologist 95:485-488.

N/A

N/A

Tyler-Julian, K.A., Demirozer, O., Figlar, R., Skarlinsky, T., Funderburk, J., and Knox, G.

The Gardener’s Footprint: Environmental Consequences of Common Gardening Practices.

Manatee County Gardening Club meeting

Bradenton, Florida

2018

::: concise November 28, 2018 Meeting :::

Butterflies of Southwest Florida.

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

N/A

::: concise November 2018 Meeting :::

The Food in Our Forests: Native edible plants of Lee county.

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

2017

::: concise March 2017 Meeting :::

Using native plants in our landscapes.

Food and Thought

Naples, Florida

N/A

The Good, the Bad and the Bugly: Beneficial and plant-feeding insects in the home landscape.

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

2016

::: concise September 2016 Meeting :::

Mosquitoes and Bromeliads.

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

N/A

::: concise June 2016 Meeting :::

How Growing Native Plants can Increase your Vegetable Production.

The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres.

Lehigh Acres, Florida

N/A

::: concise Feburary 2016 Meeting :::

The benefits of native plants to food crops

Coccoloba chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meeting

Fort Myers, Florida

2015

::: concise October 2015 Meeting :::

A stimulo-deterrent method of thrips and Tomato spotted wilt virus management in tomatoes.

4th International Symposium on Tomato Diseases & 28th U.S. Annual Tomato Disease Workshop

Orlando, Florida

2013

Tyler-Julian, K.A., Funderburk, J.E., Olson, S., Reitz, S., Frantz, G., and Mellinger, C

Companion Plants and UV-Reflective Technologies.

In-service training presentation with the University of Florida.

Jupiter, Florida

2012

Management of thrips in tomatoes and peppers using cultural methods.

60^th annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America

Knoxville, Tennessee

2012

Tyler-Julian, K.A., Funderburk, J.E., Olson, S., Frantz, G., and Mellinger, C.

A novel push-pull method for managing thrips in bell peppers

21^{st International Pepper Conference}

Naples, Florida

N/A

Tyler-Julian, K.A,, Frantz, G., Funderburk, J.E., Mellinger, C., and S.Reitz. A

Behavioral lateralization in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris).

19^th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals

Tampa, Florida

2011

Tyler-Julian, K.A., Chapman, K., O’Brien, C. & Bauer, G.B.

Behavioral lateralization in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris).

International Conference of Comparative Cognition

Melbourne, Florida

2009

Tyler, K.A., Chapman, K., O’Brien, C. & Bauer, G.B.